Temptech

ABSTRACT

The present invention is an apparatus for collecting infrared temperature reading of concentrates. The proposed embodiment provides a unique approach for users to easily collect critical heat data. The embodiment may even be used for both medical and recreational purposes.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

None.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Art

The disclosure relates to a hands-free infrared temperature reader. Theembodiment allows the user to easily and consistently know thetemperature at which they are consuming CBD/THC concentrates in aconvenient posture.

Discussion of the State of the Art

The CBD industry is a lucrative industry that garnered much attentionover the last decade by legalizing cannabis and other related productsin various states for medicinal and even recreational purposes withIllinois becoming the latest state to legalize cannabis. As a result ofthe industry growth there is an increased need for supplemental devicessince the current products are either outdated or cumbersome. Toelaborate, prior attempts at using a device such as a forward facing orhorizontal angled infrared gun for reading the temperature of smallobjects required the user to hold the device in position fixed onobjects as small as ˜25-30 mm was very inconvenient. At other times,users have been known to use devices such as an hourglass or similarproduct which poses its own challenges not to mention the inaccuraciesassociated.

The challenge that many consumers have with traditional methods ofmeasuring the temperature of CBD/THC as they are consuming, is that theuser has to hold the device for several minutes fixed on an objectreferred to as a dish. The dish is an apparatus that users utilize tohold the CBD/THC concentrates while it is heated for purposes ofconsuming. The act of holding the device fixed on the dish at a certainangle can be very awkward. Traditionally, the method of using infraredthermometers involve the user pointing the device and holding a trigger,but this method is not an efficient process due to the possibilitymistakes. To elaborate, a person's hand can shake frequently during ashort period of time causing an inaccurate reading. Alternatively, wherea device is designed in such a way that it can be placed on a fixedobject such as a stationary table then this will eliminate the movementassociated with a person's hand. To make things even more challengingwhen users “dab” which is considered the act of consuming TCH at muchhigher temperatures than normal, medical professionals have found thatthis can cause cancer. As a result, using prior inaccurate devices canprove to be very harmful and may even lead to death.

Accordingly, what is needed in the art is a hands-free apparatus toprovide an overall efficient experience for users. What is furtherneeded in the art is an apparatus that can be placed in a stationaryposition with two infrared sensors for collecting temperature data ofCBD/THC concentrates. One sensor is designed as an upright or verticalfacing device in a fixed position where the second sensor can bedesigned as an arm that can be moved in an upward or downward positionthat provides a method for individuals to access an infrared readerwithout difficulty by placing the CBD/THC dish positioned above thefixed upright sensor or below the moveable infrared sensor device. Whatis further needed in the art is a reliable and accurate method ofscanning temperature that will drastically decrease the risk ofoverheating while consuming CBD/THC that will be convenient and providea pleasurable experience far the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the inventor has conceived, in a preferred embodiment ofthe invention, an apparatus for accurately reading the temperature ofCBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding and aiming a forwardfacing traditional infrared thermometer typically referred to as aninfrared gun.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the apparatusprovides an efficient and practical way for users to determine thetemperature of CBD/THC isolates. The embodiment comprises a device thatcan be placed on a flat surface which includes an upright device that isused as an infrared temperature scanning device. The user will be ableto hold the heated CBD/THC dish, without worry of inaccuracy, over thecenter of an upright vertical device with an orifice along the topsurface for monitoring temperature readings. In a non-limitingalternative, the apparatus can also be designed with an arm that has thecapability to provide infrared scanning capabilities by being adjustedabove the dish in a manner that would allow scanning capabilities belowthe dish or in the top portion of the dish. The arm maybe fixed ineither an upward or downward position by utilizing lock mechanisms andcan be placed in a free state for movement at the will of the user.

In an ideal embodiment, the TempTech will provide a very user-friendlyoption to previous methods of using traditional infrared thermometers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES

The accompanying drawings illustrate several embodiments of theinvention and, together with the description, serve to explain theprinciples of the invention according to the embodiments. It will beappreciated by one skilled in the art that the particular embodimentsillustrated in the drawings are merely exemplary and are not to beconsidered as limiting of the scope of the invention or the claimsherein in any way.

FIG. 1 is a perspective front-view of an apparatus for reading thetemperature of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming a traditional infrared thermometer, the illustration alsoincludes a perspective view of a dish positioned over the sensor,according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view illustrating an apparatus for reading thetemperature of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming a traditional infrared thermometer, according to a preferredembodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear view illustrating an apparatus for reading thetemperature of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming a traditional infrared thermometer, according to a preferredembodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective front-view of an apparatus for reading thetemperature of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming a traditional infrared thermometer to include a moveable arm,according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 this figure presents a system diagram for an exemplary systemconfiguration consistent with certain embodiments of the presentinvention, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The inventor has conceived, an apparatus for reading the temperature ofCBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding and aiming atraditional infrared thermometer. The embodiment further allows users toread the temperature of various products by using a hands-free device.

Reference throughout this document to a first communication devicerefers to a variety of components that operates using any means ofinternet connection or similar modem that transmits packets of data thatallow smart devices (such as phones, tablets, computers, handhelddevices, game devices, etc.) to be updated when they receive data. Theability of a mobile device to collect such data is important whencompiling critical information to relay to the user.

Reference throughout this document to a sensor refers to a variety ofcomponents that operates using any means of technology to detect thepresence of an object or collect data. The term object may incorporateany obstruction or sizeable matter and is not limited to humans oranimals.

One or more different inventions may be described in the presentapplication. Further, for one or more of the inventions describedherein, numerous alternative embodiments may be described; it should beappreciated that these are presented for illustrative purposes only andare not limiting of the inventions contained herein or the claimspresented herein in any way. One or more of the inventions may be widelyapplicable to numerous embodiments, as may be readily apparent from thedisclosure. In general, embodiments are described in sufficient detailto enable those skilled in the art to practice one or more of theinventions, and it should be appreciated that other embodiments may beutilized and that structural changes may be made without departing fromthe scope of the particular inventions. Accordingly, one skilled in theart will recognize that one or more of the inventions may be practicedwith various modifications and alterations. Particular features of oneor more of the inventions described herein may be described withreference to one or more particular embodiments or figures that form apart of the present disclosure, and in which are shown, by way ofillustration, specific embodiments of one or more of the inventions. Itshould be appreciated, however, that such features are not limited tousage in the one or more particular embodiments or figures withreference to which they are described. The present disclosure is neithera literal description of all embodiments of one or more of theinventions nor a listing of features of one or more of the inventionsthat must be present in all embodiments.

Headings of sections provided in this patent application and the titleof this patent application are for convenience only and are not to betaken as limiting the disclosure in any way.

A description of an embodiment with several components in connectionwith each other does not imply that all such components are required. Tothe contrary, a variety of optional components may be described toillustrate a wide variety of possible embodiments of one or more of theinventions and in order to more fully illustrate one or more aspects ofthe inventions.

Mechanisms described or referenced herein will sometimes be described insingular form for clarity. However, it should be appreciated thatparticular embodiments may include multiple instantiations of amechanism unless noted otherwise. Blocks in figures should may, in someembodiments be understood as representing segments or portions of thoseembodiments. Alternate implementations are included within the scope ofembodiments of the present invention would be understood by those havingordinary skill in the art.

Definitions

CBD/THC concentrates as used herein are high potency extracts of thehemp plant and marijuana that contain high levels of cannabinoidCBD/THC.

A vertical infrared device as used herein may include an upward facingdevice connected to the body of the proposed embodiment for reading thetemperature of various CBD/THC products by using infrared technology.

An LCD display as used herein refers to a screen that displays thevarious settings for the embodiment.

Control panel as used herein is a panel surface located beneath the LCDdisplay for adjusting the settings.

The dish is an apparatus that individuals and groups utilize to placeCBD/THC concentrates in to assist with consuming.

In an embodiment, the TempTech device is comprised of a body that isshaped with an angled top surface, front surface, rear surface, 2 sides,and a bottom. The angled top incorporates an LCD screen that is flush tothe top-side surface of the angled body. The screen further aluminatesto display multiple color screens depending on the selectedfunctionality. The LCD screen also has various icons on die screen toallow a user to select various options while using the TempTech. The LCDicons will display symbols of critical functions such as a battery iconto provide notification of battery life remaining.

The LCD screen comprises a number of features for adjusting the readingcapabilities, for instance, the embodiment will include 3 settings whichwill allow the user to set desired values such as “Min”, “Max”,, and“Alarm”. When the device is powered on and in scan mode, if thecollected reading is below the “Min” value, the backlight will be blueand the word “Cold” will be displayed on the screen. This signals to theuser in a visual manner that the CBD/THC concentrates are not hotenough. If the scanned value is above the “Max” value, the backlightwill be red and the word “Hot” will be displayed on the screen. Thissignals to the user in a visual manner that the CBD THC concentrates aretoo hot. If the reading is greater than or equal to the “Min” AND lessthan or equal to “Max”, the backlight will be green and the word “Ready”will be displayed on the screen. In a non-limiting example, if the userset the “Min” value to 600° F., the “Max” value to 650° F., and the“Alarm” value to 630° F., the red backlight, would be on and “Hot” wouldbe displayed on the screen when the temperature reading reached 651° F.and above. Alternatively, if the reading was between 600° F. to 650° F.,the green backlight would be on and display “Ready” on the screen. Underthe same premise, when the scanned reading is at 599° F. or below, theBlue backlight would be on and “Cold” would be displayed on the screen.The audible alarm would go off at 630° F. In an alternative embodiment,the embodiment may include a “sleep” mode that dims the screen and stopsscanning when it's turned on, but not in use. This option is mode willbe used for conserving on battery and extending the life of the LCDscreen. When the user is ready to use it again, they will merely pressanyone of the function buttons to “wake” it up and continue reading thetemperature.

The TempTech includes an upward facing infrared device that is criticalat capturing temperature data from the external objects. The angle ofthe upward facing infrared device is critical because it allows for easeby allowing a user to simply position a CBD/THC product such as a dishabove the upward facing infrared device without the need to aim. Theinfrared device can be designed adjacent to the left or right of thebody. The infrared sensor device has an orifice cavity along the topside of the cylinder that utilizes traditional infrared technology toscan temperature signatures in a unique way. Users will find it easy tohave the ability to hold a CBD/THC product over the orifice and have thedevice quickly scan its temperature. Further, it may become necessary toread the temperature of CBD/THC concentrates from a location other thanbelow the dish, and so the TempTech can be configured to include an armthat is moveable. The arm will include the same infrared scanningcapabilities as the upward facing infrared device except that the userwill have the option to rotate and shift the arm in either an upwardposition or downward position and where necessary the user may fix thearm in an angle to scan the temperature in a desired position.

The embodiment includes at least three buttons that are used to controlcritical settings for adjusting temperature and power settings. When theuser determines that the TempTech will need to conserve energy theembodiment can be placed in a “sleep” mode utilizing the designatedbuttons on the control panel. The control panel will also includebuttons to set temperature parameters to notify the user in the event ofabnormal temperature readings.

In a non-limiting example, the invention may even utilize Bluetoothtechnology for wireless devices and incorporate a software applicationthat can be installed on mobile devices such as mobile phones andtablets to receive the temperature readings for data collection.

According to the embodiment, the invention has a DC port and adetachable power cord. The TempTech will allow users to remove the cordwhen necessary for purposes such as replacing a faulty cord due todamage and the like. The DC port will be designed in an ideal locationalong the rear panel of the TempTech.

Along the rear panel of the embodiment, the invention also includes anon/off power switch to allow the user to easily turn the power on andoff depending on preference.

Further according to the embodiment, the invention will include arechargeable lithium-ion battery. Combined with an optional “sleep” modethe battery life will last even longer and will be a great option tothis invention.

In an embodiment, the TempTech utilizes a Bluetooth technology orsimilar technology that is connected to a surveillance communicationsystem which communicates to a first communication device such as acomputer, Android tablet, or iPhone etc. but is not limited to theseexamples. Once connected to the first communication device, theBluetooth technology is in constant contact with both the surveillancecommunication system and the first communication at all-times and willcontinuously transmit data; in a non-limiting example, users mayinitiate additional functions by manually alerting the surveillancecommunication system installed on the TempTech.

Often devices that utilize traditional infrared scanning technology canencounter challenges where a distance to a target object is a factor. Toelaborate, the accuracy of infrared technology is highly dependent onratio distance to the target object. For instance, where a 1-inch objectis 12 inches way from the infrared device temperature is often readwithout much difficulty. On the other hand, where a 2-inch target objectis 24 inches away the sensor becomes more difficult to align andobtaining accurate temperature becomes more difficult. As a target getsfurther away, ratio as it relates to size, and distance of toe targetcan greatly skew the temperature thus causing the data to be inaccurate.In a non-limiting example, TempTech can include a setting that willadjust the sensor reading capabilities to provide the sensor with apreselected distance in which the target is positioned which will allowthe sensor to read accurate temperature data by taking into account thedistance of the target.

In an ideal embodiment, the TempTech will provide a very user-friendlyoption to previous methods of using traditional infrared thermometers.

EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 is a perspective front-view of an apparatus for reading thetemperature 100 of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming an infrared thermometer, according to a preferred embodiment ofthe invention. According to the embodiment an apparatus for reading thetemperature of CBD/THC concentrates comprises an upright vertical sensor110 for collecting temperature readings of a cylinder structurecomprising a top surface with a ferruced opening. The dish 150 ispositioned in a location above the upright vertical sensor 110. Theupright vertical sensor device 110 is at least 1″ wide by 2″ in heightwith a ½″ orifice depth. The apparatus 100 further includes a controlpanel 120 for adjusting the infrared readings for the CBD/THCconcentrates. In a non-limiting example, the LCD screen 120 can bemanufactured in black or a color that will be suitable for the user andalso include an optional sleep mode to help preserve the life of the LCDscreen 120. Beneath the center lower portion of the LCD screen 120 theembodiment includes at least three buttons 130 to make necessaryadjustments. The LCD screen 120 further includes various icons 140 thatwilt be displayed to assist the user with making necessary selectionsand or collecting information. The necessary adjustments includesettings for scanning distance, minimum, maximum, and alarm settings toallow the user to be notified of critical parameters. In otherembodiments, the apparatus 100 can include a rechargeable lithium-ionbattery to increase the energy life of the apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a top view illustrating an apparatus for reading thetemperature 200 of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming an infrared thermometer, according to a preferred embodiment ofthe invention. According to the embodiment, apparatus for reading thetemperature of CBD/THC concentrates comprises an upright infrared device210 of a cylinder-shaped structure comprising a top surface with anorifice cavity that allows for temperature scanning. Advantageously, theembodiment includes an LCD display screen 220 for showing the collectedtemperature reading from the CBD/THC concentrates. The LCD screenfurther includes various icons 240 that will be displayed to assist theuser with making necessary selections and or collecting information. Theembodiment 200 further includes at least three buttons for makingnecessary adjustments.

FIG. 3 is a rear-view illustrating an apparatus for reading thetemperature 300 of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming an infrared thermometer, according to a preferred embodiment ofthe invention. According to the embodiment, apparat us for reading thetemperature of CBD/THC concentrates comprises a power on/off switch 310.The embodiment also includes a DC input port 320 to insert a power cord330 when in use.

FIG. 4 is a perspective front-view of an apparatus for reading thetemperature 400 of CBD/THC concentrates without the need for holding andaiming an infrared thermometer, according to a preferred embodiment ofthe invention.

According to the embodiment an apparatus for reading the temperature ofCBD/THC concentrates comprises an upright vertical sensor 450 forcollecting temperature readings of a cylinder structure comprising a topsurface with a ferruced opening. The upright vertical sensor device 450includes an alternate rotating arm 410. The rotating arm includes ascanning sensor 410F, a swivel head 410D, an upper rotating hinge 410B,middle rotating hinge 410G, and lower rotating hinge 410H. Accordingly,the upper, middle, and lower hinges all have a locking mechanism 410Athat can be used to lock the hinges in a fixed position. The apparatus400 further includes a control panel 420 for adjusting the infraredreadings for the CBD/THC concentrates, in a non-limiting example, theLCD screen 420 can be manufactured in black or a color that will besuitable for the user and also include an optional sleep mode to helppreserve the life of the LCD screen 420. Beneath the center lowerportion of the LCD screen 420 the embodiment includes at least threebuttons 430 to make necessary adjustments. The LCD screen 420 furtherincludes various icons 440 that will be displayed to assist the userwith making necessary selections and or collecting information. Thenecessary adjustments include settings for scanning distance, minimum,maximum, and alarm settings to allow the user to be notified of criticalparameters.

FIG. 5, this figure presents a system diagram for an exemplary systemconfiguration consistent with certain embodiments of the presentinvention. A system for communicating data to a first communicationdevice 500. A mobile device may be utilized by the user 510 whereinformation may be transmitted for use by an application 520. A user mayinitiate the surveillance communication system 530 by utilizing aBluetooth 540 enabled first communication device 550. When the system isinitiated, the surveillance communication system 530 sends informationdata collected through Bluetooth technology 540, containing temperaturedata that can be stored in a data server 500. The surveillancecommunication system 530 may as an option store the transmittedtemperature data in a server 560 for historical purposes.

The skilled person will be aware of a range of possible modifications ofthe various embodiments described above. Accordingly, the presentinvention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus for measuring a temperature of anobject, comprising: a housing comprising: a control panel configured forselecting a desired temperature setting for the object, a display screenoperatively connected to the control panel and configured for displayingthe desired temperature setting for the object, and an infraredtemperature sensor operatively connected to the housing and configuredfor measuring the temperature of the object, wherein the infraredtemperature sensor is movable relative to the housing.
 2. The apparatusof claim 1, wherein the infrared temperature sensor is movable to aposition in which the infrared temperature sensor is positionedproximate to the object.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein thecontrol panel comprises a plurality of buttons configured for adjustingat least one of: the desired temperature setting, a power setting, and asetting for the ratio of object size to distance from the infraredtemperature sensor.
 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the displayscreen is operable to enter a sleep mode.
 5. The apparatus of claim 1,wherein the housing further comprises a power control switch attachedthereto.
 6. An apparatus for measuring a temperature of an object,comprising: a housing comprising: a control panel configured forselecting a desired temperature setting for the object, and a displayscreen operatively connected to the control panel and configured fordisplaying the desired temperature setting for the object, a movableinfrared temperature sensor operatively connected to the housing andconfigured for measuring the temperature of the object, and an alarmconfigured to activate when the measured temperature of the objectreaches the desired temperature setting.
 7. The apparatus of claim 6,wherein the alarm is an audible alarm.
 8. The apparatus of claim 6,wherein the control panel comprises a plurality of buttons configuredfor adjusting at least one of: the desired temperature setting, a powersetting, and a setting for the ratio of object size to distance from theinfrared temperature sensor.
 9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein theinfrared temperature sensor is movable relative to the housing.
 10. Theapparatus of claim 6, wherein the infrared temperature sensor is movablein a horizontal direction and a vertical direction.
 11. An apparatus forreading a temperature of an object, comprising: a housing comprising: acontrol panel comprising a plurality of buttons configured for selectinga temperature setting for the object, a display screen operativelyconnected to the control panel and configured for displaying thetemperature setting for the object, and an adjustable arm operativelyconnected to the housing, wherein the adjustable arm comprises aninfrared temperature sensor attached thereto, the infrared temperaturesensor configured for measuring the temperature of the object.
 12. Theapparatus of claim 11, further comprising an alarm configured foractivation when the measured temperature of the object reaches thetemperature setting.
 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein theadjustable arm comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the firstend is operatively attached to the housing and the second end comprisesthe infrared temperature sensor attached thereto.
 14. The apparatus ofclaim 11, wherein the adjustable arm is movable to a position in whichthe infrared temperature sensor is positioned proximate to the object.15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the adjustable arm is movable toa position in which the infrared temperature sensor is positioned belowthe object.
 16. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising asurveillance communication system configured for transmitting datarelated to the temperature setting, the measured temperature of theobject, or a combination of both.
 17. An apparatus for measuring atemperature of an object, comprising: a housing comprising: a controlpanel configured for selecting a temperature setting for the object,wherein the temperature setting comprises a minimum temperature setting,a maximum temperature setting, a desired temperature setting, or anycombination thereof, a display screen operatively connected to thecontrol panel and configured for displaying the temperature setting forthe object, and an infrared temperature sensor operatively connected tothe housing and configured for measuring the temperature of the object,wherein the infrared temperature sensor is movable relative to thehousing.
 18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the display screen isconfigured to display a visual signal when at least one of the followingoccurs: the measured temperature of the object is below the minimumtemperature setting, the measured temperature of the object is above themaximum temperature setting, and the measured temperature of the objectis between the minimum temperature setting and the maximum temperaturesetting.
 19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the visual signal is analternate display color, a word, or a combination of both.
 20. Theapparatus of claim 17, further comprising an audible alarm configuredfor activation when the measured temperature of the object reaches thedesired temperature setting.